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Every Valentine's, we unofficially crown the Sexiest Sumo Wrestler of the Year and this year, we're also crowning the Sweetest Sumo Wrestler. We need YOU to vote for your choice. VOTE HERE through Valentine's Day, 2026 https://tinyurl.com/sweetandsexysumo26 This week's discussion is about retirement events and the difficulty of finding sumo tickets right now. BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. • Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com • Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo's got more than just power - it's got personality! www.cheekysumo.com • Support us Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast • Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom • Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. • Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!
The guys have covered plenty of 'conspiracy theories' throughout the show thus far, but how crazy is 'too crazy'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys put their tinfoil hats on once again as they try to find the fringiest conspiracy theories circulating the web lately, touching on areas such as TV, college football, geopolitics and more. The guys also share their usual smattering of news stories these week, while also breaking down the latest in the world of Sumo and sharing some travel stories along the way. Does a long-running television series have too uncanny of a knack at predicting the future? Did a college coach manage to manipulate the entire 2024 NCAA season in a convoluted attempt to settle a personal feud? Did a mysterious arcade game appear on the west coast in the 1980s as part of a CIA psy-op? What happens to your credit score if you're mistakenly reported to the IRS as deceased? For answers to these questions and way too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!
Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament from the Kokugikan in Tokyo. Day 6 and 7 Bouts reviewed. Send us a text
照ノ富士日本相撲協会は大相撲初場所6日目の17日、横綱照ノ富士、本名杉野森正山、モンゴル出身、伊勢ケ浜部屋、の現役引退を発表した。 Mongolian-born yokozuna grand champion Terunofuji, whose real name is Seizan Suginomori, on Friday announced his retirement as a sumo wrestler.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Decides to Retire
Terunofuji Talks about His "Tough Sumo Life" at Retirement Press Conference
Mongolian-born yokozuna grand champion Terunofuji, whose real name is Seizan Suginomori, on Friday announced his retirement as a sumo wrestler.
大相撲の横綱照ノ富士大相撲の横綱照ノ富士、本名杉野森正山、モンゴル出身、伊勢ケ浜部屋、が現役を引退する意向を固めたことが16日、分かった。 Yokozuna sumo wrestler Terunofuji plans to retire, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Yokozuna Terunofuji Pulls Out of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna sumo wrestler Terunofuji plans to retire, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Let's Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the January Grand Sumo Tournament, Hatsu Basho from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Lets review the Day 3 bouts. Send us a text
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji to Compete in New Year's Grand Tournament
Let's Learn Sumo - A round up of the 2024 Sumo world and preview of what our predictions are for 2025. Featuring special guest commentator Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo show on YouTube and Discord. We discuss Kotozakura's first win, Hoshoryu and Kotozakura's chances of Yokozuna promotion, Fights of the Year and more. Join us for our look into what we think is going to happen in the coming January Basho in Tokyo!Send us a text
Sumo: Terunofuji Performs New Year's Ring Entry Ceremony at Meiji Jingu Shrine
Let's Learn Sumo - Fight of the Year Episode 2024 - (AUDIO VERSION) - Join me as we go through the Most Memorable Fight, Most Brutal Fights, Best Kimarite and our Top 3 Fights of the Year. This episode is the full audio description - The video episode with video replays is now available on YouTube. This Audio version has a better description of the fights for those that can't watch the video. What a great year of sumo - 1800 bouts - let's choose the best ones. Send us a text
Lets Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament Day 1 bouts reviewed - Live from New Zealand (Video available on YouTube at Lets Learn Sumo)Send us a text
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji to Miss Nov. Grand Tournament for Poor Condition
Let's Learn Sumo - Live from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo - A quick preview of the Day 1 matches. Send us a text
Lets Learn Sumo - September Aki Basho Banzuke now released. Lets check the ranks and predictions for Septembers Tokyo Sumo tournament. Plus some news about where I will be in September. Send us a text
Welcome back for another sumo-related discussion, this time about what makes a dai-yokozuna. We also tell you about a shrine in Fukuoka where you can go pick up a power stone! Many thanks to John Gunning, who wrote a wonderful article (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/31/sumo/sumo-terunofuji-ninth-title/) for the Japan Times about this topic! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire. (https://www.bonfire.com/store/sumo-kaboom/) If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, go to: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!
Let's Learning Sumo - Nagoya Sumo Tournament - Post Basho review with Special Guest Goose from Sunday Morning Sumo (YouTube Live Commentary). Send us a Text Message.
Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - Days 12, 13 & 14. Can anyone catch the Yokozuna Terunofuji for the Basho? Send us a Text Message.
Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 15! Yusho Winner decided. Send us a Text Message.
Sumo: Terunofuji Defeats Abi to Improve to 11-1 at Nagoya Grand Tournament
Sumo: Terunofuji Defeated by Onosato in 1st Loss at Nagoya Grand Tournament
Terunofuji is back in good form! But will he be able to maintain his winning streak? We also see the return of Takerufuji, and a couple of disappointing drop outs due to injury. Always remember: Wolfman's got nards! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sumo-punx/support
Sumo: Terunofuji Extends Winning Streak to 10 Matches at Nagoya Tournament
Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Days 10 and 11. Can anyone catch the Yokozuna. Send us a Text Message.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Marks 9th Consecutive Win at Nagoya Grand Tournament
Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2024 - Day 9 review.Send us a Text Message.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Remains Undefeated on 8th Day of Nagoya Tournament
Lets Learn Sumo - Mega Episode - Days 5 though to Day 8. Have we seen the Fight of the Year between Terunofuji and Ura! The yusho race is taking shape. Join me to review the big fights of the past 4 days. Send us a Text Message.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Remains Undefeated on Day 6 of Nagoya Grand Tournament
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Remains Undefeated on July Grand Tournament Day 5
Send us a Text Message.Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya, Japan. Lets look at the Day 4 bouts and a few injuries so far.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Remains Unbeaten on 3rd Day of Nagoya Grand Tournament
Send us a Text Message.Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya 2024, Grand Sumo Tournament. Days 2 & 3 review of bouts. Day 3 - 10.40secs
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji to Face Hiradoumi on Nagoya Basho Day 1 Sun.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji Seen to Compete in July Tournament despite Injury Woes
Send us a Text Message.Lets Learn Sumo - July Nagoya tournament - Banzuke Ranks released. Lets look at the new ranks and see who got a good promotion and who got a nasty demotion!
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji, Ozeki Takakeisho Withdraw from Natsu Basho
Send us a Text Message.Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 matches of the May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A bad day for the Ozekis
Sumo: Rising Star Onosato to Face Yokozuna Terunofuji on Natsu Basho Day 1
Terutsuyoshi just announced his retirement, and he was an Isegahama wrestler. The winner of the March basho, Takerufuji, was a a rookie wrestler from Isegahama stable. After a sumo scandal rocked his own heya, Hakuho and his wrestlers will go to Isegahama stable, at least for a while. Terunofuji trains at Isegahama. So do several other top level sumo wrestlers. So, who leads Isegahama stable? Who is the Isegahama oyakata (coach)? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire. (https://www.bonfire.com/store/sumo-kaboom/) If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, go to: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!
Ever wonder what goes into the daily routine of a professional sumo wrestler? What kind of toll do tournaments take on the body? Well you're in luck! The Krewe sits down with 3-time Grand Champion & 1st foreign-born sumotori to reach the rank of Ozeki... Konishiki Yasokichi. In a candid conversation, Konishiki shares his origin story and discusses the day-to-day regiment of sumotori, the tournament lifestyle, how the pandemic impacted the sport, & so much more! Don't miss out on this massive episode!Transition Sound Effects by Zapsplat------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram:@kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Konishiki ------Konishiki NetSumo By Konishiki (Naro TV)Konishiki on YouTubeKonishiki ShopKonishiki's World (Facebook)Konishiki on TwitterKonishiki on Instagram
Week 2 of the Natsu Basho and Terunofuji proves why he's still yokozuna, Kiribayama proves why he deserves promotion to ozeki, and Ura proves why he's the chosen one! We talk with Ben Marquez of Dark Circle Sumo Club in Austin, Tx about all that plus his recent trip to Japan, what it was like to watch the tournament from inside the Kokugikan, and how to out-smart aggressive nudie bar advertisers! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello... Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sumo-punx/support
The current form of the UFC and MMA, in general, leaves a lot to be desired for some and for that contingent of contingent of fans, you have options. Allow us to introduce you to Sumo, the national sport of Japan. Even with Japan's heavy investment and success with baseball, Sumo still captures the attention of millions.Sumo historySumo's origins go back millenia. That's right, folks, it's been practiced for more than a thousand years. As a matter of fact, it has roots going all the way back prehistoric paintings, with first written accounting of it occurring in 712. Wikipedia notes this:'The first mention of sumo can be found in a Kojiki manuscript dating back to 712, which describes how possession of the Japanese islands was decided in a wrestling match between the kami known as Takemikazuchi and Takeminakata.'Admittedly, I wasn't a big follower of Sumo until our coverage of it began, but after the glut of watered down Apex cards the UFC force feeds us, it was easy to let my wandering eye rest on something I'd been overlooking. Perhaps you're looking for a little action on the side, or maybe even a whole new sports obsession. Either way, we've got you covered.Thank you for listening to The Level Change Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it.If you've noticed, Bloody Elbow has invested coverage in Sumo for quite some time thanks to Tim Bissell, one of our amazing managing editors. I spent some time with Tim recently to learn more about it, and even recorded it for those who'd like to learn more. We plan on doing more of these to take new fans on a continuing journey of the ancient art.Did you know?Did you know there have only been 73 yokozuna in the more than 1000-year-history of the sport? The current leg of the Grand Tournament of Sumo, the natsu basho (summer series), features the 73rd yokozuna for the first time this year when 31-year-old Terunofuji competes. Terunofuji is coming off double knee surgery this past October, so it will be interesting to see how he holds up.Did you know that the athletes are insanely athletic and limber despite their enormous size? And for the record, Sumo wrestlers don't come in enormous. They strive to put that weight on and use it advantageously in the ring. Their careers generally only last until the mid thirties, at which point carrying all that weight invariably catches up with them. Many immediately begin shedding their excess pounds as soon as they retire.Chapter 1In this first chapter, Tim takes us on a crash course of Sumo. Some of the things you can expect to see are as follows:* Brief history* Rules* Living quarters* Daily regimen* Terminology* Perks and benefits* ControversyListen up!You can listen to the entire episode here with no paywall for bonus content. If you have specific questions you'd like us to address, please let us know in the comments. And don't forget, paid Substack subscriptions are the best way to support our work and show us that you believe in what we're trying to do in the combat sports space. So many Bloody Elbow listeners have pledged to support our work so far. Will you be next?The Level Change Podcast is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.We're still also found on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Simplecast, TuneIn, Overcast, Castbox, Castbox Premium, Podchaser, Podvine, Podbay.fm, RSSRadiom AntennaPod, Podkicker, Podkicker Pro, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, PodcastApp, PocketCasts, Player.fm, PodCruncher, thisMMAlife.com, Podbean, Podtail, Owltail, Listen Notes, & iVooxApp. Also coming back to Castro, Podcast Addict, Podtail, Owltail, Podbean, Chartable, imdb, podtoppen.se, Podcast Republic, DownCast, iCatcher!, Castaway, Castaway2, & BeyondPod soon!FollowFollow us as @BloodyElbow on twitter, facebook, instagram, and at BloodyElbow.Substack.com & BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com. Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA and Victor @VicMRodriguez. Thanks for Listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
For the Summer Basho, yokozuna Terunofuji's return to sumo competition after undergoing surgery on both knees is the biggest storyline to follow.
The final installment of our Aki Basho podcast, we preview the tournament, and who we think is going to be in competition for the cup this September. With Isegahama oyakata COVID positive, will Terunofuji compete? Can shin-sekiwake Hoshoryu be able to reach kachi-koshi at his highest ever rank? Will we see fireworks as Asanoyama works … Continue reading Tachiai Aki Basho Podcast – Basho Preview And Predictions
Wakatakakage is the defending champ! Our boy finally won the Yusho. Now, can he continue his winning ways and make it to Ozeki? How will Terunofuji bounce back? How about Ura? We're also talking Charleston Riverdogs. Dan Hanf used to work for the Dogs and scouted Yankee prospects Brett Gardner and Gary Sanchez. All that and more, this week on Larry! Guests: Dan Hanf - Twitch | YouTube | IG: @danly_steel Follow @LarryTheAthlete on Twitter and Instagram